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If you have a car, home and family, insurance is definitely something that is worth investing into. But with the overwhelming amount of insurance choices out there, how do you know which ones are essential? Remember to choose insurance packages that suit your needs. If you have too much coverage that is not really necessary, you will be paying too much on your premiums with money that could be applied elsewhere.
Here are 5 types of insurances that are essential:
Health insurance
Health insurance usually covers any medical expenses, from operations to doctor’s appointments. Health insurance not only covers injuries and illnesses, but also preventative care like monthly tests and check-ups. You might even need to go into rehab. This type of insurance is arguably the most valuable type of insurance to have, especially when you have kids.
Vehicle insurance
You have a choice between various types of vehicle insurance which generally covers different situations, including:
- Liability – this type of insurance is available in two forms, namely property damage liability as well as bodily injury. It does not offer coverage for the driver however, only pedestrians or passengers.
- Collision – this insurance cover the expenses of any damages to your vehicle once you were involved in an accident, irrespective if you are responsible or not.
- Personal injury protection – this covers medical bills related to passenger and driver injuries.
- Underinsured or uninsured motorist – when an individual hits your vehicle and do not have insurance, this type of insurance usually covers the damage.
- Comprehensive – where collision insurance covers only damages to your vehicle due to a collision, comprehensive insurance offer coverage for all vehicle-related damages, no matter what the cause.
Renters or homeowner’s insurance
Homeowners insurance is essential if you are a homeowner since it covers your home in the event of theft, damage, as well as damage to a guest’s property, or if someone was injured while being on your property. You may need to add extra insurance that covers natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, and flooding.
Renters insurance is also worth considering since it covers you against theft or damages of personal possessions in your apartment, and in some instances, your vehicle. It also covers liability expense when someone got injured in the apartment or if their belongings were stolen or damaged in your apartment. This insurance, however, does not cover damage from pests, incredibly valuable items, or damage due to natural disasters.
Life insurance
Life insurance covers any fees linked with passing away, like mortuary and burial expenses. Life insurance often comes in handy for paying off debts like loans, or for everyday expenditures. If you are the main breadwinner in your home, life insurance can assist your family to offset the loss of income after your passing. This is often the primary reason why people take out life insurance.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance is pretty much the same as life insurance since it offers financial coverage in the event of something happening to you. If you sustain an injury at work which leaves you unable to work, disability insurance covers loss of income. It can offer coverage for partial, total, or temporary disability. It does not however cover medical care and assistance for long-term care.
Conclusion
We hope you have found this article helpful and that we have provided you with the right guidance to make an informed decision when it comes to finding the right insurance for you and your family.
Very useful article. I’ve never considered life insurance as I didn’t quite understand what exactly it is for. I now have a better understanding and will consider getting it in the near future.